How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Syracuse?
$61,150a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $29.40 an hour or $5,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.40
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,290Median: $61,150Highest 10%: $81,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,290 | $22.74 | |
| 25th | $51,490 | $24.75 | |
| Median | $61,150 | $29.40 | |
| 75th | $77,760 | $37.38 | |
| 90th | $81,460 | $39.16 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| New York, NY | $75,330 |
| Kingston, NY | $62,210 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $61,350 |
| Albany, NY | $60,680 |
| Ithaca, NY | $60,550 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,420 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,170 |
| Buffalo, NY | $58,270 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,250 |
| Elmira, NY | $56,230 |
| Watertown, NY | $56,190 |
| Utica, NY | $54,850 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $172,300 |
| Lawyer | $128,900 |
| Title Examiner | $57,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $29.40 ($61,150 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $61,150 against $62,890 nationally, 3% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $68,410, so Syracuse pays 11% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
100 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,460 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.